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Current Message 25 - January 26, 2005
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Entry: 48405
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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION...

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Joe Maloney wrote on 2005-01-26 11:53:02.0

Comments: Please..I need help in finding information, crew members, nose paint, records, pictures, ANYTHING of my father, Lawrence J. Maloney from Newark, NJ. Larry was enlisted, stationed at Yokota AB, Japan from November 1952 to June 1953. Possibly gunner or tailgunner on B-29. Previous station was Fairchild AFB, WA. He went on to RAF Station, Sculthorpe, England from July 1955 to July 1958 as a B-45 tailgunner. Any and all help would be loved. By the way, thank you to all you Veterans for your sacrifices !

Keywords: Yokota AB

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Current Message 26 - January 21, 2005
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Entry: 48303
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Capt. Charlsons crew

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Don Hallock wrote on 2005-01-21 15:55:34.0

Comments: I'm looking for members of Capt Herbert A. charlsons B-29 crew. Crew 11 during Combat Crew Training at Randolph AFB - January to April 1951. 98th Bomb Group, 345th Bomb Sq. May - December 1951. 40 missions over Korea. Capt. Charlson WW-11 Sipan 2/Lt Cyrocki Capt. Erdmann WW-11 POW 1/Lt Fiker 1/Lt Masse T/Sgt Wenz Sgt Kalthaler S/Sgt Wilson Sgt Hallock Sgt Oswald Sgt Schievers

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Current Message 27 - October 21, 2004
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Entry: 46409
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Yokota - Fussa pictures available

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LYLE DAVIDSON wrote on 2004-10-21 20:28:53.0

Comments: I have several photographs taken on the airstrip at Yokota, in Fussa, Tokyo, Fuji, etc. Some color, some b&w. Many people shown whose names I no longer remember. If you send me an email address, I'll send you as many pictures as your bandwidth can stand, most of them 100kb.

Lyle Davidson PHREDD@COX.NET

Keywords: Yokota AFB; Ground crew, Instrument mechanic; TDY from Fairchild AFB (Spokane) 1952 - 1953

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Current Message 28 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44508
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WILLIAM 'BILL' H. WHITMAN OF LOGAN COUNTY, WV

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Kelly Bennett wrote on 2004-07-15 07:54:46.0

Comments: I am looking for any information on Bill Whitman. Bill is my mother's first cousin. We still live near Bill's hometown in West Virginia. Our family is just curious about any information on his life, personality or anything. If you could help and know any information, please email me at kellyannbennett@yahoo.com.

God bless and thank you!

Keywords: Bill and the rest of his crew were shipped in June of 1952 to Yokota Air Base in Japan and assigned to the 345th bomb squadron, 98th bomb wing.

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Current Message 29 - July 6, 2004
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Entry: 44302
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345 Bomb Squadron

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J.L. Lundell wrote on 2004-07-06 15:23:32.0

Comments:

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Current Message 30 - July 6, 2004
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Entry: 44301
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Police Action

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J.L. Lundell wrote on 2004-07-06 15:16:29.0

Comments:

Keywords: Air Craft: Trouble Brewer Air Craft: Police Action. Pilot - Co. Donald Funk; Co-pilot Col.Donald S. Robb. Others: Bob Sorenson, Dean Allen, Ken Russell, Joe English

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Current Message 31 - April 4, 2004
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Entry: 42123
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SEEKING FELLOW CREWMEMBER

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VINCENT (VINCE) Evangelista wrote on 2004-04-04 20:35:36.0

Comments: left scanner on my crew = a great sense of humor

Keywords: Kaywoodie Ballinger

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Current Message 32 - April 1, 2004
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Entry: 42074
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Looking for fellow crew members

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William (Bill) Erdel wrote on 2004-04-01 23:11:20.0

Comments: I am looking for members of the crew who flew "Butterfly Baby" at the end of the Korean War

I was the tail-gunner.

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Current Message 33 - March 20, 2004
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Entry: 41863
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info requested

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gerald heslip wrote on 2004-03-20 13:59:10.0

Comments: 2nd lt Makogi crewmember on B-29 stationed in Yokota, Japan 1951-1952 from San Francisco, CA

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Current Message 34 - March 17, 2004
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Entry: 41788
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John Rees Wrote

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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2004-03-17 06:40:14.0

Comments: John: I don't find your name on my 98th Vets. Assoc. roster. I was in the 345th from march 1949 to August 1952. Yes, 44-62224 was one of our aircraft. Originally coming from the 92nd BG, named "The Wanderer". I don't know what it was named when you were there.

We welcome all former and (present 98th Range Wing) personnel to join our association. For more information go to the "MEMBERSHIP" page of our WEB www.pyramidiers.com

If I can help more, I will try.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Vets. Assoc.

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Current Message 35 - March 15, 2004
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Entry: 41735
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John Rees wrote on 2004-03-15 00:43:21.0

Comments: A/C B-29 #2224

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Current Message 36 - March 14, 2004
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Entry: 41734
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like to say hello

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John Rees wrote on 2004-03-14 23:12:30.0

Comments: A/C B-29 2224 345 sqdn 98 wing 1951-52

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Current Message 37 - February 8, 2004
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Entry: 40682
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I am looking for fellow Crewmembers

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Olin W. Lambert wrote on 2004-02-08 00:57:56.0

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in the 98th Bomb Wing, 345th Bomb Squadron in the late 1951s to the mid 1952s. I retired fron the Air Force in 1963. I was a Flight Engineer on B-29s and I flew 30 missions over North Korea.

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Current Message 38 - January 18, 2004
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Entry: 40058
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WW II Family Research.

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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2004-01-18 09:40:13.0

Comments: Re: Clarence Gooden and his crew.

We have many active members in our association who were with the 98th/345th from the beginning in 1942 through 1945.

Much of the history of the 98th was lost when a boat, evacuating the documents after the war, capsized.

Robert Sternfels and Rubin Weltha, the 345th Sq Commander and Exec Officers are still very active.

In 1999 Clarence Gooden's widow was still alive. She had remarried and had a son who was also researching, with much the same results that there are a lot of unanswered questions. Mrs. Gooden( Wood) also tried to make contact with one of the survivors, however he did not respond. My understanding is that he passed on sometime in the late 90s.

We welcome all relatives and seriously interested persons as Associate members. We publish a quarterly news letter, hold an annual reunion and maintain a roster of some 1,400 active members. (Roster included in membership package) For more details, visit our WEB Site at www.pyramidiers.com

Herb Harper

Keywords: Historian 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Vets. Assoc.

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Current Message 39 - January 14, 2004
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Entry: 39977
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LOOKING FOR MY FRIEND CAPTAIN CHARLES A. BELL

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EDWARD E. CARROLL wrote on 2004-01-14 16:55:49.0

Comments: I'M LOOKING FOR MY AIRCRAFT COMMANDER CAPTAIN CHARLES A. BELL. IF YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN CONTACT HIM OR HIS FAMILY MEMBERS PLEASE WRITE.

EDWARD CARROLL 15206672

Keywords: AIRCRAFT NUMBER 9812(LAST FOUR DIGITS) AIRPLANE: SQUOSHI NI NICKNAME: EDDIE

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Current Message 40 - December 5, 2003
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Entry: 38963
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Pictures of Maurice Sheehy

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Steve Snick wrote on 2003-12-05 01:50:56.0

Comments: Maurice Sheehy was in the 98th bomb group 345th bomb sqdn flying out of Yokota Japan. He flew with a B-29 called Miss Minooky.

Jess Richey told us that he is the same person as the person on our website www.planecrash.tk about a bomber crash that occured on the 28th january 1945 in Brielen, a small village near Ypres in Belgium.

Maybe someone can help us.

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Current Message 41 - August 19, 2003
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Entry: 36373
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Mission accomplished

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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2003-08-19 21:24:27.0

Comments: What a great tribute to some one so deserving and thanks to you James for your efforts. I have Rudy McIntosh's address. If you would like to contact him, Email me at BOMBGRP98@aol.com My Web Site www.pyramidiers.com

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Vets.

Keywords: 345th Bomb Squadron Flight Line Armament NCOIC. Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.

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Current Message 42 - August 16, 2003
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Entry: 36305
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Mission Accomplished

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JAMES B. (BERNIE) Lorenz wrote on 2003-08-16 18:22:04.0

Comments: On 27 July 2003 I assisted in the dedication of a Korean War Monument in our town of Mount Ephraim, NJ (Sam Rainey's hometown). Since Sam was the only recorded Mount Ephraim casualty of the KW, his name appears on the monument. I was (as Commander of VFW Post 6262)honored to give a tribute to my personal friend Sam. A web site has been established honoring all Mount Ephraim deceased veterans, and can be seen by typing the following: www.dvrbs.com/MountEphraim,NJ-WarMemorial.htm or dvrbs.com/KW-SamRainey.htm The first entry will give you the entire monument which includes WW2 dead. Scrolling down you will see photos of the dedication ceremony. If you use the other one you will go directly to Sam Rainey portion of the monument. Hope Rudy McIntosh is able to see this somehow, I know he would appreciate it.

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Current Message 43 - July 28, 2003
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Entry: 35879
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Any one who may remember my father

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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2003-07-28 08:38:01.0

Comments: Check the "AF LOCATOR" page of my WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com for locating information on USAAF and USAF personnel.

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: 98th Bomb Group.Wing Vets. Assoc. Historian

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Current Message 44 - July 26, 2003
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Entry: 35793
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Any one who may remember my father

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Charles Pilkington wrote on 2003-07-26 19:25:39.0

Comments: My fathers war records were destoryed in a fire at the Veteran building in St Louis. Iam looking for any information I can find about him, as he is deceased.He was a veteran of the 8th airforce in ww 2 and a former P.O.W. in Germany. Any information will be greatly appericated.

Thank You. Charles Pilkington

Keywords: sgt Reece Othell Pilkington U.S. Airforce. He flew in night time flare dropping missions I belive the aircraft was called "sneaky Pete"

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Current Message 45 - June 21, 2003
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Entry: 35005
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Abshire, Robert C.

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Joseph Smith wrote on 2003-06-21 15:33:23.0

Comments: My father L.C.Smith was in 25th Div/27th Inf/Co H-U.S.A. and written that Robert C. Abshire, Wabash, IN, of 345 TAW? was acquaintance.

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Current Message 46 - May 15, 2003
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Entry: 34197
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LOOKING FOR RET. LT. J. BOLES

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MARY K. SEIDL wrote on 2003-05-15 12:46:26.0

Comments: MY BOSS, JOHN SPASOFF, IS LOOKING FOR RET. LT. J. BOLES, USAF. SERVED WITH HIM 1951-52. S.A.C., 98TH BOMB WING, 345TH BOMB SQUADRON.

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE IS ALIVE AND WELL AND WHERE HE COULD GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM.

Keywords: S.A.C. 98TH BOMB WING, 345TH BOMB SQUADRON. YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN. 1951-52.

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Current Message 47 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32832
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Regarding Phillip McManus

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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2003-03-16 19:24:17.0

Comments: I do have some information on Phillip Mcmanus including a couple of small photos. Also the events that led to his death. Although the aircraft returned, some of the crew were ordered to bail out with two engines on fire. You may contact me at Email BOMBGRP98@aol.com OR write to Herb Harper, Historian 98th Veterans Association 3290 No Pone Road Georgetown, TN 37336-4809

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Current Message 48 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32831
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Sgt. Phillip McManus

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Karla perry wrote on 2003-03-16 17:51:36.0

Comments: I am desperatley trying to obtain any photographs or information on Sgt. Phillip McManus, US Airforce, Korea 1952. My grandmother was notified that his plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan on March 15, 1952. A search on the internet listed his date of death on March 28,1952. Any photos or information on him would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have any of this. Thank you!

Keywords: Nickname: Mickey

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Current Message 49 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32830
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Sgt. Phillip McManus

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Karla perry wrote on 2003-03-16 17:51:15.0

Comments: I am desperatley trying to obtain any photographs or information on Sgt. Phillip McManus, US Airforce, Korea 1952. My grandmother was notified that his plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan on March 15, 1952. A search on the internet listed his date of death on March 28,1952. Any photos or information on him would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have any of this. Thank you!

Keywords: Nickname: Mickey

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Myron (Smokey) Sestak MIA

Folks:
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you all for the help
with my research.  It means a lot to me.  I am working on
a page for Myron and the 345th.  If you have anything that you 
would like to see there, let me know.

Website Click Here wrote:

Best Regards,

 Ray Sestak

Editor Note: Ray performs indepth searchs for family members
to donate DNA for the MIA research by the DOD.

Sponsor of the Korean War Project
 On Fri, Mar 29, 1997 Gail Patterson gail@nwppa.org  wrote:

I am trying to find the men that served with my father during the
Korean War. He was a bomber on an Air Force B29 plane nicknamed the
"Ape Shape" that also had the year 1936 on it. (I think it was based in
Tokyo or Okinawa?)  

I don't have any more information than this. I realize that this is like
looking for a needle in the proverbial haystack, but maybe your 
organization has some ideas of where I can get current information on 
his crew. I'm trying  to find these men for my dad's retirement party 
since I know he would like  to find them. Any ideas would REALLY 
be great!

Thanks for all your help!
Gail

345th Bomb Squadron

 On Wed, 12 Feb 1997 Bonita Dewiliby 
bonitadewiliby@worldnet.att.net  wrote:

1705 SW 56 Lane
Gainesville,FL 32608
Telephone: 352-378-4413     

I am looking for information on my father Captain Robert James Bird,
AO793217. He was shot down over Korean waters on 
November 19, 1952 - MIA.

My mother seems to remember that there was a survivor of the mission. 
As his only surviving daughter I would like to find out if anyone 
knows of him or what occured that evening.

I like many others am trying to patch together the quilt of his life.
His friends called him "Bob" or "Biff" and he was a graduate of 
Colgate College.

I appreciate all your efforts and needless to say am overwhelmed at what
 I've read at the site.

Ralph Lee Borum

On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 
Mike Borum  mike_borum@chromatics.com  wrote:

625 Fogg St
Nashville, TN 37203
615 254-0063
Fax: 615 242-2334

My father, Ralph Lee Borum, 1st Lt. US Air Force, was killed in 
Korea in October, 1951.

MANTOR PHILIP W

Svc NUM: A10600597 E5 ,LONDON ENG Cas DATE: 10/14/51

98th Bomb Wing	345th Bomb	TDY Fairchild A	Korea

Unit information:
"I am Philip W. Mantor's half-sister, Georgann Mantor-Jordan.  I never 
had an opportunity to meet him before his death, but we shared the same
father.  

Is there anyone who might have been in his bomb squadron who would
remember him or his fellow crew members?   I would greatly appreciate a
reply.  I am putting a genealogy book together about our Mantor family 
and would like to include as much information about Philip as I can,
including PHOTOS, LETTERS, and basic information, whatever is available.

Thank you in advance for any information.  Please send to:  

Georgann Mantor-Jordan   Email address
P.O. Box 799003, LB 200
Dallas, TX  75379

Other Crew Members:
1st Lt Kenneth L. Mason
1st Lt Warren L. Hildebrandt
1st Lt Ralph L. Borum
2nd Lt Marqpis H. Oracion
1st Lt Richard B. Stimer
Sgt. Joe B. Whitener
S/Sgt William H. McNutt
S/Sgt Philip W. Mantor
Sgt. Garnet R. Morris
Sgt. Albert A. Hawkins, Sr.
Pvt. Elijah A. Lewis
1st Lt Arthur A. Trautman
1st Lt Wesley A. Winston
Maj Lawrence W. Beal 

Bob Wilkenloh

On Wed, 30 Jul 1997 
Dianne Alexander Dianne@birdseng.attmail.com wrote:

phone: 732-681-1165
fax: 732-681-5477

Looking for help on trying to find out information for B-29 crew
members of the 345th bomb Squadron at the Yakota A.F.B. in Japan 1952
1953.

In particular, my father is interested in trying to locate the
following:

Maj. William Nichols A/C
Lt. Raymond Dorazio Radar
Sgt. Richard Baker CFC
Sgt. Fred Ambrose RG
Sgt. William Layton RO
Sgt. John Duncan FE

My dad is Bob Wilkenloh.  He is also looking for info on obtaining
authentic gunners wings era 1952.  It seems his have gotten lost in the
shuffle of life.  Can you please give me a clue about where I might
look on the internet or elsewhere?

Lastly, he is looking for Info on the Air Force Gunners Association
Reunion.  I will be checking your reunion page next.  But if it's not
there, any info you can send would be appreciated.

I am Dianne Alexander at 
diannealexander@worldnet.att.net 

OR
dianne@birdseng.attmail.com

MANY MANY THANKS

Peak of Perfection

From:  Richard B Mills wrote:
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 1998 11:25 AM
Subject: 98th Bomb Wing/345th Bomb Squadron/"Peak of Perfection"

My father, Don B. Mills, was a gunner on "Peak of Perfection" out of
Yakota AFB from February thru August of 1952.  I would like to contact
anyone who may have known him then.  I can be contacted at: 
RVMills@BOP.GOV

Thanks for the help.
 
Rich

Maj. Kassel M. Keene


From: RD Round wrote:

Date: Mon, Jan 31, 2000, 1:08 AM


Looking for imformation about Maj. Kassel M. Keene shot down over Korea 19
nov 52  I haven seen story about him on your POW/MIA Air Intel. Site, last
line on report gives us hope. Need answer to any of the following questions,
1 Could he still be alive?
2 What POW Camp was he in ?
3 Whom did he assult?
4 If dead where is his remains?
5 Why is the U.S.Goverment so closed mouth about this?
6 Why can't some one out there help us?
  My name is R.D. Round I was Tail Gunner on Maj. Keenes crew that went to
Korea with him. He was on a check out ride when he was shot down his crew
was not with him.
 I know there are some folk's out there who can help us solve this riddle,
PLEASE HELP
Write:
Box 133  
Craford Co. 81415

Call   970-921-3881 or  970-921-4425
E- Mail   rdkr@tds.net

Shady Lady

Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 6:37 PM
Subject: 98th BG 

Bill Manderville Email address

I stumbled across your page just now, I'm interested in Your interest in 
the Group.

I was on one of the crews in the 345th that took the outfit to Yokota in 
1950.  Bill Beck mentioned we got there in 8 days.  That's right!  We got 
there in the middle of the morning  from Guam, unloaded  all the stuff 
in the bombays and started loading bombs in the afternoon for a mission
the next morning. The flight crews loaded their own bombs for a couple 
of weeks untill the armourer crews got there.

Bill Manderville, gunner, Lt. Hunter's crew, 345th BS, A/C #05357, "Shady 
Lady".
   
Looking forward to the reunion in Spokane.